Autumnwood Nursing & Rehab Center
275 East Sunset Drive · Rittman, OH · 44270 · 3309272060
75 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Embassy Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 27, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F May 27, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 27, 2025
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected July 22, 2025 · Administration
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No harm found · C May 27, 2025
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C May 27, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C May 27, 2025
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected August 2, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected February 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 27, 2025 | Payment Denial | 32 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365563 · certified since June 19, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.